What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to translate the Biblical Hebrew unit of dry volume called cor into the US oil barrel unit. It helps interpret ancient quantities in terms that relate to modern petroleum measurements.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in cor (Biblical) units that you want to convert.
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Select cor (Biblical) as the original measurement unit.
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Choose barrel (US) [bbl (US)] as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in barrels.
Key Features
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Converts cor (Biblical) units to US barrel volume quickly and easily.
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Based on established volume relations for historical and modern measures.
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Supports research in archaeology, biblical studies, and oil industry logistics.
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Online and accessible without any installation.
Examples
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2 cor (Biblical) converts to approximately 3.69 barrel (US).
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0.5 cor (Biblical) converts to roughly 0.92 barrel (US).
Common Use Cases
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Translating ancient dry volume quantities of grain or oil reported in biblical or archaeological contexts.
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Comparing historical storage capacities to modern petroleum volumes.
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Supporting economic and historical analyses by converting Biblical units to contemporary measures.
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Assisting oil industry personnel in understanding volume references from ancient texts.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you understand the nature of the volumes being converted (dry vs. liquid).
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Use the converter as a guide for comparative studies rather than precise scientific measurement.
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Always consider historical context when working with ancient units like cor.
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Confirm that volume units meet your study or project requirements before final application.
Limitations
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The cor is a dry volume measure, whereas the barrel is a liquid volume, which may affect direct comparisons.
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Estimates of the cor’s exact volume may vary in historical sources.
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The conversion may not fit all contextual or practical scenarios due to differences in substance types measured.
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Users should interpret results carefully, especially in academic or professional research.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does 1 cor (Biblical) represent in modern terms?
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1 cor (Biblical) is an ancient dry volume unit roughly equivalent to 220 liters or about 58 US gallons.
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What is the volume of 1 US barrel?
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1 US barrel equals 42 US gallons, approximately 159 liters, commonly used in the petroleum industry.
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Why convert from cor (Biblical) to barrel (US)?
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To relate ancient dry volume measures of commodities to modern liquid volume units, aiding historical, archaeological, and oil industry comparisons.
Key Terminology
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Cor (Biblical)
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An ancient Hebrew dry volume unit equal to 10 ephahs, approximately 220 liters.
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Barrel (US) [bbl (US)]
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A unit of volume used in the oil industry, equal to 42 US gallons or roughly 159 liters.
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Ephah
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A Biblical unit of dry volume; 1 cor equals 10 ephahs.